What type of property is 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP?

7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP last change hands?

7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP last sold for £370,000 in November 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £299,950 in September 2005, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2005 and November 2007, 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP rose from £299,950 to £370,000, a change of £70,050. That works out to roughly +10.3% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP?

The current EPC rating for 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP?

7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (1,475 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP?

7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP is in council tax band E.

Where is 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP located?

7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP sits in Abbotsham, Bideford, Bideford. It falls within the EX39 postcode district in Devon.

What is crime like near 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP?

Police records around 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 81% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP?

The closest primary school to 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP is St Helen's Church of England School (230m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bideford College (2.0km).

What is the nearest station to 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP?

The closest bus stop to 7 Shepherds Meadow, EX39 5BP is Church, 194m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Shepherds Meadow, Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5BP

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

137 m²

1475 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Shepherds Meadow

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

7 Shepherds Meadow is a four-bedroom detached house in Abbotsham, Bideford, Bideford (EX39 5BP). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since November 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2005–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £462,000 is 24.9% above the 2007 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

7 Shepherds Meadow ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Apr 2009

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

47%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2025from Nov 2022

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Shepherds Meadow, Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Shepherds Meadow has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£462,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.3% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£370,000

Growth on file: 10.3% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

16 November 2007Most recent
£370,000
+23.4%over 2 years
25 September 2005
£299,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX39 5BP: £400,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in EX39 5BP

On the street

Versus other Shepherds Meadow homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 7 Shepherds Meadow stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,701

Street avg £2,770

Below

Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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£304k

1 Castle Meadow, Buckland Brewer

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bideford district page.

Full Bideford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Helen's Church of England School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX39 5BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX39 5BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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